Cedar Rapids wins best-tasting water in Iowa for fifth time at state competition
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Cedar Rapids' drinking water has been named the best-tasting in Iowa, marking the city's fifth time winning the annual competition held by the Iowa Section of the American Water Works Association. The city's water was chosen by a panel of local personalities and conference attendees...
Missing North Iowa Teen Located, Safe
After nine days of her whereabouts being unknown, a missing teen with north Iowa connections has been located and is safe. The family of 14-year-old Alexis Kostka posted a social media update at 8 pm Tuesday (10.14) that Des Moines Police officers recognized her on the street and took her in.
Arrest made in Coral Ridge Mall knife attack
CORALVILLE, Iowa (KCRG) - Law enforcement has arrested a suspect in connection to an attack on a Coral Ridge Mall employee earlier this month. The Coralville Police Department says Deonte Davis, 27, of Coralville, brought a kitchen knife to work around 2:49 p.m. October 1. He is alleged to have cut his coworker...
I-380 southbound ramp to temporarily close this week in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The I-380 southbound to Wright Brothers Boulevard ramp will be temporarily closed this week. The ramp will be temporarily closed nightly from October 15 to October 17. The closure hours are listed below:. October 15 at 10:00 p.m. to October 16 at 6:00 a.m. October...
Iowa and Penn State will battle in front of a sold out crowd at...
The Hawkeyes welcome the Nittany Lions to Kinnick Stadium after Penn State fired long-time head coach James Franklin over the weekend.
CPKC Holiday Train to stop in Eastern Iowa to bring festive cheer & support
DUBUQUE, Iowa — The CPKC Holiday Train schedule was just recently released and will be visiting communities all across Canada and the U.S. Stops in our area include New Albin, Lansing, Marquette, Guttenberg, and Dubuque on 11/24 and Bellevue on 11/25. You can view the 2025 schedule below:. The...
Two people charged in connection to death of 20-month-old in Vinton
A Marion teenager was sentenced to 50 years in prison Monday for his role in the 2023 shooting death of a Cedar Rapids teen, with a judge granting him immediate parole eligibility.
A New Martini Bar is Now Open in Uptown Marion
A popular Cedar Rapids martini bar has opened its second location in the Corridor! BarTini's has officially expanded into Uptown Marion. BarTini's opened its first location in Cedar Rapids' Kingston Village neighborhood back in early February of 2025. Located at 151 1st Ave SW, the business offers over 100 different...
Man dies after being trapped under vehicle
MOUNT VERNON, Iowa — Emergency services responded to an unconscious man in Mount Vernon trapped under a vehicle on Monday. The victim had been removed from under the vehicle in his garage on Hillview Drive by bystanders before responders got there. Lifesaving efforts were performed on the victim, but...
Eastern Iowa Restaurants That Have Closed in 2025 [LIST]
We're always bummed when we have to announce local restaurant closures, especially when it's a place that we really love. We're taking a look back at some of the bars and restaurants that have shut their doors in 2025. Before you say, "hey! What about all the new places that...